Living with Folk Art : Ethnic Styles from Around the World

Exploring the origins of some of the most popular folk art forms today, Living with Folk Art shows how folk art can be effectively used and displayed in entryways, halls, living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms. This wonderful decorating resource is filled with a variety of tips for mounting textiles and protecting baskets, china, and utensils, as well as letting you in on a number of trade secrets, such as it doesn't take a large collection to make a statement. One stunning textile or single sculptural basket may be all that a room needs. And, rooms decorated with woven coverlets, patchwork quilts, hooked rugs, painted furniture, carved decoys, and other handmade pieces are naturally comfortable and welcoming. Also included is a detailed glossary that explains folk art terms and techniques.Country Living Magazine Staff is the author of 'Living with Folk Art : Ethnic Styles from Around the World', published 2000 under ISBN 9780688177690 and ISBN 0688177697.